Instructional Innovation
Instructional innovation is a dynamic and essential component of modern education. We value a wide range of practices and approaches aimed at improving teaching and learning. From leveraging technology to exploring new pedagogical methods, instructional innovation is crucial for meeting the diverse needs of students and preparing them for the challenges of the 21st century. As the educational landscape continues to evolve, our school district is committed to fostering a culture of innovation that empowers educators, engages students, and ultimately enhances the quality of education. To that end, we strive to:
- Cultivate an innovation culture.
- Encourage creativity and imagination.
- Implement novel instructional approaches and technologies.
- Support risk-taking and reflection.
- Communicate intentionally and foster trust.
- Share our journeys and successes with other schools and districts.
Personalized Learning
Our Personalized Learning Framework guides our innovative instructional practices combining the core 'pieces' of Data, Design, Digital (tools), and Dispositions along with flexibly adapting Pace, Place, Path, Process, and Passion based on the learner profile. This integration creates a personalized experience that helps all students grow and achieve in various ways to attain academic success.
Future Ready
The Future Ready Schools District Pledge, developed by the U.S. Department of Education in October 2014, is a commitment by district leaders to work with educators, families, and community members to make all schools in their districts Future Ready Schools. The Future Ready Schools effort will encourage and support superintendents as they transition their districts to personalized, digital learning.
Blended Learning Continuum
Other Areas of Innovation
T3 Technology Think Tank
The T3 Technology Think Tank is “a gathering of stakeholders to share insight, knowledge, and unique perspectives to help outline the vision, planning, and implementation of technology in RTSD.”
2022-2023 Meeting Dates:
- Thursday, November 11, 2022
- Thursday, February 9, 2023
- Thursday, May 11, 2023
Innovation Cohorts
Innovation Cohorts are groups of like-minded teams on a mission to spark change. Teams have specific and targeted goals in instructional innovation and use a human-centered design process to create contemporary classrooms.
Cohort Clusters beginning to form:
- Mastery & Grading Practices
- Flex Mod Personalized Learning
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cohort
- Schoology Elementary Experience
- Arts & Tech Collaborative
- Game-based Learning
Civic Engagement
We recognize our our community extends beyond our doors and desire to ensure we are focused on delivering the best supports to our entire community.
Our Goals this year:
- "Welcoming Well": New Student, Staff, & Family Onboarding
- ELD Families Supports
- Community-based Digital Navigators
- Student Technology Ambassadors & Student Community Supports
- Device Donations: RTSD Graduates, Philadelphia Children's Foundation